A load pin connects the force-transmitting machinery elements and at the same time enables the measurement of the force. In addition to the general detection of static or dynamic forces by the load pins, the safety that can be ensured by various systems also plays an …
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EAC – The certification system of the Eurasian Economic Union in overview
Oleg Greber | Know-how“ … with EAC, please.” This statement is often added when a product is to be exported to Russia or another CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) country – be it as a single device or installed in a machine. But what exactly is EAC and when do you need it? …
Load pins: Definition and application areas
Markus Heidl | Force, Know-howA load pin provides the connection between force-transmitting machine elements and also allows the simultaneous measurement of the force acting on the sensor. The load pins are fixed in the axial direction as well as against rotation. A small gap of about one fifth of …
3-A vs. EHEDG or also theoretical vs. practical
Jochen Gries | Know-howExperts estimate the time spent cleaning in the food and beverage industry to be as much as 30 percent. Thus, it is also understandable why the manufacturers attach great importance to a cleaning-friendly design (hygienic design). Many producers therefore look out for …
Overload safety of Bourdon tube pressure gauges
Marc Syguda | Know-howThe question occasionally arises, in connection with Bourdon tube pressure gauges, about the overload safety of the instruments. This article deals with exceeding the measuring range by up to 30 %. What happens with the pressure gauge? Does it still indicate precisely …